Saku Koivu

In predicted order of finish Pacific Division 1. KINGS 2013-14: 46-28-8 (100 points), 3rd. Coach Darryl Sutter wants more from the kids, and wingers Tyler Toffoli and Tanner Pearson look ready to deliver. Sutter also will have a full season of Marian Gaborik, who scored a playoff-leading 14 goals during the Kings' run to a second Stanley Cup in three seasons and clicked with Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown. Defenseman Drew Doughty is poised for a Norris Trophy-winning season. The Kings' biggest obstacle might be fatigue from playing 64 playoff games the last three seasons. They're solid from top to bottom. 2. DUCKS 2013-14: 54-20-8 (116), 1st. Their playoff seeding...

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In predicted order of finish
Pacific Division
1. KINGS
2013-14: 46-28-8 (100 points), 3rd.
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